What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026-27 - Audiologist position at Federal Way Public Schools?
POSITION SUMMARY: This position requires the ability to work with children of various ages and with a variety of disabilities (preschool to 12th grade). The person in this position is considered an itinerant employee, traveling to different school sites within the district. An expectation of this position is to foster a culture of open-mindedness, compassion, and inclusiveness among individuals and groups.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience
Doctorate in Audiology (Au.D.) Or equivalent in Audiology
Additional Requirements
Current Washington ESA Audiologist certification
Experience with interventions for a variety of students with hearing needs and varying disabilities
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to use sign language (ASL and/or SEE) to communicate with students who rely more on visual language than auditory language
Experience working with children and families who are culturally, linguistically, and racially diverse
Condition Of Employment
Criminal background clearance
Maintain a current ESA Certified Washington State Certificate
Valid Washington State driver's license
Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis
Knowledge Of
Due process
State and federal laws relating to children with disabilities
Ability To
Function effectively as an active, productive, and integral member of educational teams.
Communicate effectively and in a professional manner, both orally and in writing.
Complete activities that support compliance with Federal, State and local mandates.
Demonstrate basic knowledge of modern technology and willingness and ability to increase knowledge to proficiency
Work independently and work collaboratively with others fostering a team approach providing excellent customer service
Maintain a good work attendance record, be punctual, and follow District procedures for reporting all absences.
Demonstrate time management and strong work ethics in maintaining caseloads with minimal supervision
Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving.
Demonstrate enthusiasm, flexibility and a commitment to students.
Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines.
Develop and maintain positive relations with staff and service providers
Speak, read and follow written communications in English
Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of strict confidentiality
Communicate effectively with staff, students, parents/guardians, and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community
Interact positively with students, parents and staff in a professional manner and demonstrate a commitment for students and their success
Continue professional growth
Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations
Able to organize caseloads
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY:
Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District.
Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting the Federal Way Public Schools' commitment to "Each Scholar: A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future."
Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly stand and walk, bend neck and back, use hands for repetitive grasping and pushing/pulling. The employee will constantly be required to sit for extended periods of time and use a computer screen and keyboard. The employee may occasionally be required to squat, kneel, and use hands for fine manipulation, climb stairs/ladder, lift and reach overhead, and lift/carry. The employee must constantly lift/carry up to 5 pounds and must frequently lift /carry up to 10 pounds. The employee will occasionally lift/carry a maximum of 20 lbs. The employee is occasionally required to push/pull a maximum weight of 100 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor conditions and regularly works near video display. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel around the district is required.
WORK SCHEDULE
This position typically works, 7.5 hours a day, 180 days a year
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
This position reports to, and is evaluated by the Executive Director of Student Support Services.
REPRESENTATION
Federal Way Education Association
Level Of Compensation
FWEA salary schedule
CLASSIFICATION HISTORY
Created 5.2022
Disclaimer
The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the scope of responsibility and the level of knowledge and skills typically required but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements, skills or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.
All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or veteran status.
Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include, and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Evaluate students' hearing and determine educational impact and make recommendations for accommodations and assistive technology when indicated to best meet the needs of the student.
- Maintain hearing aids, cochlear implants, ear-level and sound-field FM/DM systems, and additional equipment related to auditory access for students.
- Provide updates to teachers and staff working with students regarding any changes to hearing or amplification, such as a new hearing aid functioning.
- Communicate with outside service providers regarding student progress, equipment functioning, etc.
- Perform evaluation of hearing, hearing aids, cochlear implants and FM/DM systems as necessary.
- Participate in student evaluation/re-evaluation/IEP process as appropriate, including Child Find screenings.
- Provide informational and consultative services relative to the management of hearing disabilities and needs to the student, education team, family, related medical agencies, and community agencies.
- Document third party billing activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
Doctorate in Audiology (Au.D.) Or equivalent in Audiology
Additional Requirements
Current Washington ESA Audiologist certification
Experience with interventions for a variety of students with hearing needs and varying disabilities
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to use sign language (ASL and/or SEE) to communicate with students who rely more on visual language than auditory language
Experience working with children and families who are culturally, linguistically, and racially diverse
Condition Of Employment
Criminal background clearance
Maintain a current ESA Certified Washington State Certificate
Valid Washington State driver's license
Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis
Knowledge Of
Due process
State and federal laws relating to children with disabilities
Ability To
Function effectively as an active, productive, and integral member of educational teams.
Communicate effectively and in a professional manner, both orally and in writing.
Complete activities that support compliance with Federal, State and local mandates.
Demonstrate basic knowledge of modern technology and willingness and ability to increase knowledge to proficiency
Work independently and work collaboratively with others fostering a team approach providing excellent customer service
Maintain a good work attendance record, be punctual, and follow District procedures for reporting all absences.
Demonstrate time management and strong work ethics in maintaining caseloads with minimal supervision
Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving.
Demonstrate enthusiasm, flexibility and a commitment to students.
Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines.
Develop and maintain positive relations with staff and service providers
Speak, read and follow written communications in English
Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of strict confidentiality
Communicate effectively with staff, students, parents/guardians, and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community
Interact positively with students, parents and staff in a professional manner and demonstrate a commitment for students and their success
Continue professional growth
Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations
Able to organize caseloads
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY:
Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District.
Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting the Federal Way Public Schools' commitment to "Each Scholar: A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future."
Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly stand and walk, bend neck and back, use hands for repetitive grasping and pushing/pulling. The employee will constantly be required to sit for extended periods of time and use a computer screen and keyboard. The employee may occasionally be required to squat, kneel, and use hands for fine manipulation, climb stairs/ladder, lift and reach overhead, and lift/carry. The employee must constantly lift/carry up to 5 pounds and must frequently lift /carry up to 10 pounds. The employee will occasionally lift/carry a maximum of 20 lbs. The employee is occasionally required to push/pull a maximum weight of 100 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor conditions and regularly works near video display. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel around the district is required.
WORK SCHEDULE
This position typically works, 7.5 hours a day, 180 days a year
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
This position reports to, and is evaluated by the Executive Director of Student Support Services.
REPRESENTATION
Federal Way Education Association
Level Of Compensation
FWEA salary schedule
CLASSIFICATION HISTORY
Created 5.2022
Disclaimer
The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the scope of responsibility and the level of knowledge and skills typically required but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements, skills or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.
All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or veteran status.
Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include, and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee.